Jesus, Justice + Mercy: Bold faith, radical love and justice for the church
Jesus, Justice & Mercy
Bold faith, radical love, and justice for the church.
Welcome to Jesus, Justice & Mercy — a podcast for Christians who sense that justice matters but feel the tension between Jesus and much of what they see practiced in the church.
If you’re wrestling with inherited faith, questions that don’t have easy answers, or the growing gap between the Gospel and the world we’re navigating, you’re not alone.
I’m your host, Kristen Brock, rooted in the church and committed to following Jesus with honesty, courage, and compassion. Each season, we engage Scripture, history, and lived experience to explore the intersections of faith, justice, and discipleship. We talk about race, trauma, power, civic responsibility, and the ways faith has been both a source of harm and a force for healing.
Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or simply learning to ask better questions, this is a space for thoughtful reflection, faithful wrestling, and a faith shaped by justice, deeply rooted in Scripture.
Jesus, Justice + Mercy: Bold faith, radical love and justice for the church
Radical Restitution: The Revolutionary Vision of Jubilee
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In episode 11, we dive into the profound concept of Jubilee as outlined in the Old Testament. Join Kristen as she explores the connections between ancient laws and contemporary reflections on justice and equity. Discover how the principles of Jubilee offer timeless wisdom for navigating socio-economic challenges and fostering community solidarity.
From the earliest documentation of taxation to the radical principles of economic justice, we unravel the layers of significance behind Jubilee and explore biblical passages and historical contexts to understand how Jubilee aimed to prevent cycles of poverty and promote societal restoration. Journey with us as we examine the parallels between the Old Testament narrative and the teachings of Jesus, finding resonance in themes of freedom, redemption, and communal responsibility. Finally, we are encouraged to reflect on the implications of Jubilee for contemporary society and the role of the church in addressing systemic injustices.
Join in as we contemplate the intersection of faith, social action, and transformative love.
Black Maternal Health
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Places to find data:
2023 March of Dimes report card,
Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity
Jesus, Justice + Mercy episode 2: Black Maternal Health Data
How to connect with Kristen:
email: kristen@kristenannette.com
For women who stayed small and called it faithfulness : a reading list to start finding your way back. Get it here!
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Here’s to a faith that tells the truth, refuses silence in the face of harm, and follows Jesus all the way into healing and justice.
RESOURCES:
Holy Disruption: Reclaiming a Justice-Rooted Faith course info and interest list
Justice Coaching options!